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Thursday, August 23

Final Day: Make Your Own Stop Motion Movie Workshop | Millbrae
Thursday, August 23 – 10:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Millbrae Public Library

Have you ever wanted to make your own stop-motion movie but didn’t know where to start? Learn how to plan, script, and film your short movie on our iPads. Bring your own objects to animate or use theirs. Make Your Own Stop Motion Movie Workshop ...

12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Western Swing Concert | SF  FREE
12:30 pm“Faun Fables”: Storied Art Rock Band | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival  FREE
3:30 pmKids’ Improv & Movement Class on SF’s Newest Rooftop Park | SF  FREE
RushTix’s Bay Area Fall Theater Preview | SF
Thursday, August 23 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Mingle with other theater buffs and get the inside scoop on the fall season’s must-see shows. It’s almost fall and you know what that means. A brand new season of theater in the Bay Area. Get ready for all the drama, comedy, and romance with the ...

SF’s “Women’s Equality Day” Voter Registration Celebration | City Hall
Thursday, August 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| San Francisco City Hall
This Thursday, fierce women leaders Mayor London Breed, BOS President Malia Cohen, Women’s Commission President Debbie Mesloh, and a very special guest from Washington, DC will be featured speakers at a Women’s Equality Day event, beginning at 5 pm on Thursday, 8/23 to commemorate when ...
“Presidio Twilight” Campfire Party with Off the Grid | SF
Thursday, August 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks
| Main Post Lawn

Presidio Twilight is back for its sixth season, and it’s better than ever. This year, San Francisco’s largest campfire features a delicious selection of international cuisine from a stellar lineup of local vendors from 5-9 pm every Thursday from mid-May to September. New for 2019 are ...Every Thursday

Free Outdoor Rooftop Yoga After Work | Salesforce Park
Thursday, August 23 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park

Free outdoor yoga happens every Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. Get fit for free Al Fresco with classes provided by FITNESS SF. No pre-registration or membership required – just show up. Salesforce Park Rooftop Free Outdoor Yoga Thursdays through Oct. 31, 2019 | 5:30 pm – ...Every Thursday

Doggy Fashion Show & Outdoor Movie Night: “Best in Show” | SF
Thursday, August 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
Head to Duboce Park for the next edition of Sundown Cinema featuring Best in Show, a mockumentary comedy film co-written by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy. This night is all about the dogs, so don’t leave your pup at home. Bring your doggy along. Plus, come early to enter your ...
Beyond Human NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, August 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Tickets are $15 ($12 for Academy members)
| California Academy of Sciences
Seeker—the #1 most engaging science brand on social media—brings its signature blend of wonder and innovation to the Academy with a series of talks, live demos, and experiments featuring robots, VR experiences, and future food.
Exploratorium After Dark: Lasers | Pier 15 Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world. In 1960, the laser was known as “a solution looking for a problem.” Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what’s special about laser light, how it’s made, and how it’s used ...
6:00 pmSFJAZZ Summer Jazz 2018: Sun Hop Fat | Palo Alto  FREE
6:00 pmHolbrook-Palmer Park Summer Concert Series | Atherton  FREE
“Thursdays on Vinyl” DJs on SF’s Newest Rooftop Park | SF
Thursday, August 23 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park

Enjoy a selection of DJs spinning authentic vinyl jams and supplying good vibes on the plaza for free. Curated by HUSHconcerts, every Thursday, July 4 to October 24, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Salesforce Park (Main Plaza.)Every Thursday

6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concerts: Kingsbourough | Concord  FREE
7:00 pmLive Jazz Music w/ Jim Grantham Quartet | Oakland  FREE
Free Electronic Concert w/ Grammy-nominated Christopher Willits | SF
Thursday, August 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free w/ RSVP. Advance reservations through Eventbrite.
| McEvoy Foundation for the Arts
The McEvoy Foundation for the Arts (MFA) hosts Christopher Willits & Danny Paul Grody, co-presented with Noise Pop. The concert is part of ‘For the Sake of Summer,’ MFA’s film and music series featuring an eclectic mix of musicians and filmmakers. Grammy-nominated guitarist and producer Christopher ...
7:00 pmWin Tix: Breezy Folk-Pop Concert: Stu Larsen & Natsuki Kurai | Swedish American Hall  WIN
7:30 pm“I Wish I Was Happy” Hour Comedy Show | SF  FREE*
*Free admission but bring money for food and drinks.
Cobb’s Free Summer Comedy Night | Secret Guest List

Funcheap and HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits ...

8:00 pmMovies on the Square: “Lost Boys” | Redwood City  FREE
8:00 pmHaight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar  FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.

Every Thursday

Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Thursday Night at The New Parkway is Trivia Night.   This is a chance for you and your friends to compete and win prizes (like free beer and movie passes) if you can answer questions correctly about a range of topics that often include movie history, famous ...
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Join them every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Salsa and Jazz show by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8 pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & live music night. For complete line-up and more information please visit their Facebook page. Free Live Salsa & Jazz ...
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
| Milk Bar
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Come out to Haight Ashbury Comedy Night every Thursday at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Upper Haight to see some of SF’s best comedians. The lineup changes every week, but expect to see comics that have performed at Cobbs, SF Sketchfest, the Punchline ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Normally $15 use code FUNCHEAP for $5 tickets. 21+
| Ales Unlimited: Beer Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. Bring cash for drink purchase.
| Hops & Barrel
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Nob Hill Comedy Night brings you the top local and touring comedians every Thursday at 8 pm in Nob Hill’s newest beer & wine bar, Hops & Barrel. Comedians you’ve seen at Nob Hill Comedy Night have been featured on HBO, Netflix, Conan, The Late Late ...
“Level Up Thursdays”: Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Raven Bar
"Level Up Thursdays": Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday night, Raven Bar & Lounge hosts a free dance party with DJ Mark Andrus who will play your favorite throwback jams. Drink Specials All Night $10 Mixed Cocktails $6 Beer $6 Seltzer Video DJ Mark Andrus Level Up Thursday: Every Thursday at 9 pm Raven Bar & Lounge, 1151 Folsom St., SF FREE Updated ...
“Class of ’84” Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Cover may change for special events.
| The Cat Club
"Class of '84" Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday from 9 pm to 2 am at the Cat Club, it’s the best of the ’80s in two rooms with the coolest music and the best crowd in town. DJs Damon and Mr Washington spin ’80s pop, rock, and one hit wonders in the ...
SF’s Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Every Thursday – 9:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 am | Cost: FREE | Slate Bar
SF's Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Most students drop out of Stanford to create tech companies but DJ Purple dropped out to pursue music en route to becoming San Francisco’s DJ of the year in 2011 and one of America’s greatest karaoke KJ’s (Karaoke DJ). Get ready for an upbeat night (no ...
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Every Thursday – 10:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $1*
*$1 Per Well Shot, but no cover charge.
| Would You Believe Cocktails
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Would you Believe Bar is bringing back $1 Well Shots and College Night Specials on Thursdays from 10 pm to Midnight for a limited time only. Thursdays $1 Shots Every Thursday | 10 pm to Midnight Would You Believe Bar, 652 Geary Blvd., SF $1- Must be 21 and over Must 21 and ...
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